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B.C. rolls out vaccines as 45 people die from COVID-19 in first four days of 2021

B.C. rolls out vaccines as 45 people die from COVID-19 in first four days of 2021

Province expects nearly 800,000 vaccine doses by end of March
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Housing assessments show slight increases for homeowners in B.C. Lower Mainland

Housing assessments show slight increases for homeowners in B.C. Lower Mainland

VICTORIA — Housing values in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have been "resilient" through the COVID-19 pandemic with assessment notices showing moderate increases in property valuations.
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Wind warnings for Vancouver Island and B.C. coast while snow expected in Interior

Wind warnings for Vancouver Island and B.C. coast while snow expected in Interior

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and the British Columbia coast, while snowfall warnings are in place in the eastern Interior.
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Pedestrian killed after being struck by three vehicles in Abbotsford, B.C.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by three vehicles in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say a pedestrian has died after being struck by three vehicles in Abbotsford, B.C. Officers responded to a collision on Highway 1 near the boundary between Abbotsford and Langley, B.C., early Sunday morning.
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One person dead in New Year's Eve fire on Vancouver Island, RCMP say

One person dead in New Year's Eve fire on Vancouver Island, RCMP say

DUNCAN, B.C. — RCMP say one person died in a fire on New Year's Eve in Duncan, B.C. Staff Sgt. Kurt Bosnell says in a statement the fire broke out on the fourth floor of a residential building.
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B.C.'s top doctor says 'start 2021 in the right space' by not gathering to celebrate

B.C.'s top doctor says 'start 2021 in the right space' by not gathering to celebrate

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people to start 2021 by following COVID-19 precautions to prevent a surge in cases similar to those in other jurisdictions. Dr.
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Province reports COVID cases jumped by 683 in the last day

Province reports COVID cases jumped by 683 in the last day

B.C. has seen a small resurgence of new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours after seeing new infection numbers level off for much of the last week.
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Heavy rain and snow warnings start the New Year for parts of B.C.

Heavy rain and snow warnings start the New Year for parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Rain and snowfall warnings have been posted for several areas in B.C. heading into the New Year. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, west Vancouver Island and Howe Sound.
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B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C.’s restaurant sector has a simple, direct response to the Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry’s decision – announced only one day ahead of time – to ban alcohol sales from 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to 9 a.m. the next day.
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B.C. restricting alcohol sales, service on New Year's Eve to limit 'risky behaviour'

B.C. restricting alcohol sales, service on New Year's Eve to limit 'risky behaviour'

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are cutting off alcohol sales on New Year's Eve in an effort to prevent gatherings where COVID-19 can spread. Last call for alcohol will be at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve and the ban continues until 9 a.m.
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